One of the ideas is to construct an overlook in the tree canopy where visitors could rent equipment and participate in educational programs. The site could also potentially be rented out for events.

Some of the other proposed improvements are:

Create bus drop off plaza/welcome area with information kiosk and covered area for up to 75 persons.

Relocate and/or improve park signage.

Move gate further down entrance road and add parking — can add approximately 20 head-in spaces in clearings on each side of road with minimal tree loss.

Add new asphalt cap to park roadway.

Expand area of amphitheater to hold larger events by trimming back the vegetation on the upper side of the bowl.

Add rock climbing, zip lines or large swings or similar features to attract groups, and help rent shelters.

Replace existing stage with a shelter that could be rented, or used as a stage when needed. This new shelter would use the existing solar panels on its roof. Improve the interpretation of the solar shelter.

Implement a small 2-acre urban farm or community garden, and develop interpretation of Donaldson farm and the historic foundations located near center of park, just off the paved path.

Renovate and expand the aging birds of prey facility — an extremely popular destination for school groups visiting the park.

So far no start date has been set for the beginning the work because the plans are preliminary. NVRPA is currently focusing on soliciting comments and suggestions from the community, which can be emailed to Potomac@NVRPA.Org. NVRPA will hold at least one more meeting with community members regarding finalized plans before renovations begin.